on rain

caught on fresh buds
jewels refract glint of light
supplicant flowers

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n.b. In England, as Spain, rain is becoming a rare commodity. A joy to feel it fall, fresh on skin.

CLP 28/03/2023

on light

breakers of blossom
crash over grey slate rooftops
rising tide of spring

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CLP 25/03/2023

on time

air soft as petals
white, yellow, pink, now red
floral procession

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n.b. Carpets of snow drops, followed by primroses, above us cherry blossom, now quince in this hedge; bluebells shimmering in woodland next.

CLP 25/03/2023

on time

caught in a moment
shaking out dust from feathers
rarified beauty

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CLP 22/03/2023

on time

clarity of air
petals open in song-filled trees
light conquers darkness

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n.b. Northern Spring Equinox arrives!

CLP 21/03/2023

on time

waters find level
margins delineated
saturation point

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n.b. Eventually we reach our limits, full to bursting point.

CLP 18/03/2023

on time

delight at chorus
spring equinox approaches
blackbirds herald dawn

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CLP 17/03/2023

on time

slow motion action
replay of last year's highlight
pink buds burst open

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n.b. Even in the city centre, cherry blossom blooms.

CLP 15/03/2023

on sun

bright break in snow storm
chaffinches exchange songlines
lone owl's mournful call

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n.b. Cowm Reservoir, Lancashire served up all weathers with a suite of birdsong.

CLP 14/03/2023

on time

red coat catches sun
crouched low in frosted reed bed
young fox waits, watches

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n.b. Seen from a train – a moment of joy.

CLP 11/03/2023